Norfolk officer investigated following incident in Great Yarmouth
The incident happened yesterday St Peter’s Road in Great Yarmouth, an officer on patrol came across a man being verbally abusive in the street
Police are investigating the conduct of an officer in Great Yarmouth following the circulation of a video showing the arrest of a man in a wheelchair yesterday evening (20 May 2024).
The incident happened at 5.16pm in St Peter’s Road in Great Yarmouth, when an officer on patrol came across a man being verbally abusive in the street.
During the incident, the man threatened him with a bottle and subsequently spat at the officer.
Local Policing Commander Chief Inspector Matt Dyson said: “We are aware of a video circulating on social media. The matter has been referred to the Professional Standards Department and we are carrying out a thorough investigation of the circumstances including a review of the officer’s body worn video.
"We will also be referring the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
“We recognise the public concern around the level of force used in this incident and this will form part of our investigation.”
Following the incident, a man in his 30s was arrested for a Section 5 public order offence of causing harassment. alarm, or distress and assaulting an emergency worker.
He was taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation for questioning where he remains.